Marco Polo
Born where in the world?
Italy
Born where in the world?
Morocco
Born where in the world?
China
According to historians where did the medieval plague originate?
Where was Columbus from?
Italy
Who inspired Marco Polo to travel?
His family (father and uncles)
He worked for the Muslim king of what area for 8 years
India
Mongols
Fleas and rats
Columbus first arrived in the Caribbean in what year?
1492
Marco Polo worked for 16 years in the court of which Chinese leader?
Kublai Khan
What motivated his travels?
Pilgrimage to Mecca (Hajj)
Zheng He commanded a huge fleet of
Ships
About what percentage of Europe's population died as result of the plague? Why was it so severe?
1/2- Poor nutrition/immunity
The King and Queen of which nation funded Columbus's exploration?
Where did Marco Polo write down his recollections of his travels?
Jail
During his travels, what service did Battuta provide?
He helped to settle disputes
What was He's name before the Ming killed his father?
Ma He
What was the real reason why many Jewish people were persecuted during the Plague?
Nobles owed them money